Review ) lets us do just that by turning the scenario on its head: You connect a small Bluetooth transmitter to the headphone/remote jack of your mini, 3G, 4G, or photo/color iPod, and then connect the TuneStage’s receiver to your stereo. This scenario worked fine in the age of CDs, but now that our iPods can hold hundreds and even thousands of songs, we want to take advantage of the iPod’s famously useful interface. HomeDock are among our favorites), but they all have one significant limitation: Your iPod is on the other side of the room, and even with a remote, you can’t see your iPod’s screen. There are a number of excellent solutions for connecting your iPod to your home stereo (Kensington’s For iPod users, plug and play has never sounded (or looked) so sweet. For an additional $600, the S-301 adds SACD/DVD-A compatibility, more input options-including a USB port for connecting other types of MP3 players (except the iPod shuffle)-a more powerful speaker and subwoofer setup, and an an HDMI output for upconversion to HD video.
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Both systems include a receiver with built-in progressive scan DVD player left and right satellite speakers and subwoofer, which provide good stereo sound when listening to your iPod and can fairly effectively mimic a full 5.1 surround-sound system when watching movies.
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Connect any dockable iPod to Denon’s special dock-connector input and the iPod’s own navigation menus appear on your TV screen-the Denon logo repays the favor by appearing on your iPod’s screen-allowing you to access the iPod’s playback controls, playlists, and more via the system’s remote control. You can hook your iPod up to any home stereo, but Denon’s new S-101 and S-301 “home theater in a box” packages are the most iPod-friendly systems we’ve seen yet. (A soon-to-be-released carrying case will make the iSongBook easier to tote along on trips.) For the iPod user who also loves the radio-yes, there are still a few of these people out there-the iSongBook is an impressive system. Although we’d be reluctant to toss it into a backpack or suitcase unprotected, it can be easily moved around the house. The iSongBook will even charge rechargeable batteries when plugged in. Given the iSongBook’s compact size, we’re not surprised that its speakers lack oomph in the bass, but sound quality is otherwise excellent, and the ability to place its speakers up to 6 feet apart means that you actually get stereo separation.
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This attractive white and silver sound system features a unique flip-down universal dock that accommodates any dock-connector iPod, as well as one of the best radio tuners you’ll find in a portable package. (For easier carrying, Altec Lansing also offers a Shoulder Harness and Shoulder Pack for $50 each.)įor more versatility in a transportable iPod speaker system-AM/FM radio with station presets, digital alarm clock, and speakers that can be detached for better stereo imaging-look no farther than Tivoli Audio’s iSongBook ( The iM7 proves that you don’t have to give up great sound to get a speaker system you can take to the beach or park. And if your iPod can project photos or video, the iM7’s built-in composite- and S-video jacks let you connect the system to your TV for easy viewing. The cassette-deck-like, pop-out cradle keeps your iPod safe and secure in transit, and the included remote lets you control playback and volume as well as adjust treble and bass levels. Whether you’re listening loud outside or at more reserved levels indoors, the iM7 provides impressive audio-including actual bass -in an eye-catching, if bulky (16.8 inches long by 6.3 inches in diameter 11 pounds) package.
If you’re looking for good sound quality (and quantity) that you can grab-and-go, Altec Lansing’s inMotion iM7 ( The two finalists for best “transportable” speaker system-one that you can take from place to place, but that won’t fit in your carry-on-impressed us so much, and were so different in their focus, that we’ve chosen both of them as Plays of the Year.
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